There are a plethora of fine accommodations available within walking distance of the WaterFire event site. From hip and quirky destinations like The Dean Hotel and The Graduate Providence to boutique options like Hotel Providence, you’ll find something to suit your unique tastes. Check out the Visit Rhode Island website for more options and locations a bit further out from downtown.
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Great Places to Stay When Visiting Providence and WaterFire
Graduate Providence

Address: 11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 421-0700
Graduate Providence is located in the center of downtown, within walking distance of the five major universities, BankNewport Skating Center, Providence Place Mall, Dunkin’ Donuts Center, PPAC and many of the award winning restaurants that Providence is famous for. A local landmark, the hotel is bursting with old-school charm.
Aloft Providence Downtown
Address: 191 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 252-0710
Providence Marriott Downtown
Address: 1 Orms Street, Providence, RI 02904
Phone: (401) 272-2400
The Beatrice
Address: 90 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 443-2960
Hotel Providence
Address: 139 Mathewson St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 861-8000
Residence Inn by Marriott Providence Downtown
Address: 100 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 279-8008
Courtyard by Marriott Providence Downtown
Address: 32 Exchange Terrace At, Memorial Blvd, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 272-1191
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown
Address: 58 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 608-3500
Hilton Providence
Address: 21 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 831-3900
The Dean Hotel
Address: 122 Fountain St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 455-3326
Homewood Suites By Hilton Providence Downtown
Address: 5 Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 942-2001
Hilton Garden Inn Providence
Address: 220 India St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 272-5577
Omni Providence Hotel
Address: 1 W Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 598-8000
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Address: 5 Ave of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 919-5000